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GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (May 11, 2021) Vice Adm. Daryl Caudle, Commander, U.S. Submarine Forces, discusses submarine operations with U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney of Connecticut aboard the Virginia-class submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) during a visit to Naval Submarine Base New London, May 11. Caudle’s trip focused on the Submarine Force mission and included engagements with major commanders and submarine crews, observation of undersea warfare training evolutions, and a tour of the submarine base’s facilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joshua Karsten) Share

GROTON, Conn.

GROTON, Conn. (May 11, 2021) Vice Adm. Daryl Caudle, center, Commander, U.S. Submarine Forces, discusses submarine material readiness with U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney of Connecticut aboard the Virginia-class submarine USS Colorado (SSN 788) during a visit to Naval Submarine Base New London, May 11. Caudle’s trip focused on the Submarine Force mission and included engagements with major commanders and submarine crews, observation of undersea warfare training evolutions, and a tour of the submarine base’s facilities. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joshua Karsten) Share

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 6, 2021) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) departs Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard for sea trials, May 6, 2021. During their engineered overhaul (EOH) availability, the shipyard and crew performed essential repairs and modernization, as well as routine maintenance, to ensure the submarine operates at full technical capacity and mission capability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro) Share

TROMSO, Norway

TROMSO, Norway (May 10, 2021) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) arrives in Tromso, Norway for port visit, May 10, 2021. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Scott Riffle) Share

TROMSO, Norway

TROMSO, Norway (May 10, 2021) The Virginia-class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) arrives in Tromso, Norway for port visit, May 10, 2021. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied, and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Scott Riffle) Share

NORFOLK

NORFOLK (May 7, 2021) Sailors aboard the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS New Hampshire (SSN 778) prepare to moor pierside during the boat’s homecoming at Naval Station Norfolk, May 7, 2021. New Hampshire returns following a six-month deployment that supported national security interests and maritime security operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Cameron Stoner) Share

KINGS BAY, Ga.

KINGS BAY, Ga (May 4, 2021) Vice Adm. Daryl Caudle, Commander, U.S. Submarine Forces, right, tours the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) with Capt. Theron Davis, commanding officer. Caudle's visit to Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay focused on the submarine mission including facilities, maintenance and deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Xavier Saldana)Aaron Xavier Saldana) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 29, 2021) Capt. Martin Muckian, chief of staff, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, opens the change of command ceremony for Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, held on the brow of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777). Rear Adm. Jeffrey Jablon, from Frostburg, Maryland, relieved Rear Adm. Blake Converse, from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, as the 43rd commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, at the ceremony held on the historic submarine piers on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 29, 2021) Rear Adm. Blake Converse, from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, salutes Rear Adm. Jeffrey Jablon, from Frostburg, Maryland, during a change of command ceremony for Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, held on the brow of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777). Jablon relieved Converse as the 43rd commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, at the ceremony held on the historic submarine piers on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 29, 2021) Rear Adm. Jeffrey Jablon, from Frostburg, Maryland, reads his orders during a change of command ceremony for Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, held on the brow of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777). Jablon relieved Rear Adm. Blake Converse, from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, as the 43rd commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, at the ceremony held on the historic submarine piers on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 29, 2021) Vice Adm. Scott Conn, commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, presents the Legion of Merit to Rear Adm. Blake Converse, from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, during a change of command ceremony for Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, held on the brow of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777). Rear Adm. Jeffrey Jablon, from Frostburg, Maryland, relieved Converse as the 43rd commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, at the ceremony held on the historic submarine piers on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro) Share

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBORHICKAM

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 29, 2021) Cmdr. Steven Stougard, chaplain, Naval Submarine Service Center, gives the benediction during the change of command ceremony for Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, held on the brow of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777). Rear Adm. Jeffrey Jablon, from Frostburg, Maryland, relieved Rear Adm. Blake Converse, from Montoursville, Pennsylvania, as the 43rd commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, at the ceremony held on the historic submarine piers on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael B. Zingaro) Share